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Which one of the following pairs about organ/part that helps in locomotion is not correctly matched?

A) Euglena : Flagellum B) Paramecium : Cilia
C) Nereis : Pseudopodia D) Starfish : Tubefeet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Nereis : Pseudopodia

Explanation:

Euglena move by a flagellum (plural ‚ flagella), which is a long whip-like structure that acts like a little motor.

The paramecium uses its cilia to sweep the food along with some water into the cell mouth after it falls into the oral groove.

The underside of the starfish is covered with hundreds of tube feet, which it uses for walking around, for attaching tightly to rocks, and for holding on to prey.

Nereis possess setae and parapodia for locomotion

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Which base is found only in RNA?

A) Thyamine B) Adenine
C) Uracil D) Cytosine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Uracil

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Innate immune system defenses include

A) phagocytosis B) B cells
C) plasma cells D) T cells
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) phagocytosis

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Process occurs in cytoplasm

A) Glycolysis B) Cell division
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

Most cellular activities will occur in the cytoplasm of the cell. Many metabolic pathways including glycolysis and process such as cell division occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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Sulphur Dioxide pollution is indicated by an excessive growth of which of the following?

A) Algal Blooms B) Lichens
C) Bryophytes D) Protozoa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lichens

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The sexual reproductive organs of aspergillus are :

A) Spermatium and Oogonium B) Antheridium and Oogonium
C) Spermatium and Ascogonium D) Antheridium and Ascogonium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Antheridium and Ascogonium

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What are the building blocks of Nucleic Acids?

A) Pentose Sugar B) DNA
C) RNA D) Nucleotides
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nucleotides

Explanation:

The building blocks of the nucleic acids are "Nucleotides".

 

Each nucleotide are composed of three parts. They are ::

1.Pentose sugar

2.Nitrogenous bases

3.Phosphoric acid.

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Which of the following is considered a modified stem?

A) Tendril B) Taproot
C) Petiole D) Tuber
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tuber

Explanation:

Tuber is considered as a modified stem. These type of stems carry out special functions that are important for the plant to survive. Tubers serves as a food reserve and bearing buds wherein new plants can grow.

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